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54. Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for Depression: Real Relief or Risk? In this episode of The High Guide , host April Pride sits down with Kaia Roman—author, podcaster, and neuroscience researcher—to explore the real-world applications of ketamine-assisted therapy for depression, anxiety, and trauma. From Kaia’s psychedelic awakening with ayahuasca to navigating divorce during lockdown, we hear how ke...

53. African Transkei Mushrooms: Visuals, Vibes, and the Psychedelic Punch In this special episode of The High Guide , host April Pride introduces a new strain review series called Shroom Strains —kicking it off with the emotionally charged and visually vibrant South African Transkei , aka SAT. With poetic personal storytelling and grounded trip tips, April unpacks what makes this particular psiloc...

52. How Cannabis Use Disorder Quietly Disrupts Midlife—and What You Can Do About It What if the very thing that helped you survive a breakup, burnout, or pandemic isolation… is now holding you back? In this episode, host April Pride unpacks her personal and professional reckoning with cannabis use disorder —a diagnosis affecting 3 in 10 cannabis users. Alongside cannabis tech CEO Raeven Duckett, A...

51. Trust, Control & Ketamine Therapy: How Letting Go Heals What happens when women stop trying to control everything—and trust what’s already inside them? In this kickoff episode of Season 4 of The High Guide, host April Pride sits down with Dr. Bridget Carnahan, Director of Field Trip Health Seattle, to explore how ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) helps women reclaim self-trust and rewire t...

From 2015-2018, Ketamine clinics in the US increased from 50-300. And, today, thanks to changes in telemedicine regulations as a result of COVID-19, well, ketamine prescribed by a medical professional can be legally delivered right to your door. Host April Pride opens up about ketamine-assisted therapy's profoundly positive impact on her post-divorce depression in 2022.  Here’s what you can expect...

50. Ketamine Therapy & the Soul: Women, Healing, and Psychedelic Psychiatry How do you balance science with soul in mental health care? In this special episode swap with Field Tripping, April Pride introduces a conversation between Dr. Julie Holland and Dr. Dominique Morisano—two powerhouse voices in psychedelic psychiatry. They explore the promise of ketamine-assisted therapy , the stigma around...

49. Psychedelic Symbolism, Ancestral Guidance & Self-Trust: Maria’s Golden Teacher Journey What does it mean to see a Viking ship with your eyes closed on psilocybin? In this High Guide episode, host April Pride introduces the final “Sister Tripper” of the season: Maria Prieto, a 20-something videographer guided through her first structured psilocybin journey with the help of integration coach Nat...

48. Haitian Vodou, Psychedelics & Ancestral Healing How do you reclaim your lineage when it’s been severed by colonization, religion, or time? In this deeply personal episode of The High Guide , singer Lalin St. Juste embarks on a solo psilocybin journey with the intention of reconnecting to her Haitian ancestry. Guided by the Ioa spirits of Vodou and supported by ritual, sound, and nature, Lalin...

47. From Grief to Power: How Psychedelic Integration Therapy Heals the Body How do we truly let go of grief that’s lived in our bodies for years? In this episode of The High Guide , host April Pride is joined by sister tripper Adelia Carrillo, who shares her profound journey through psychedelic integration therapy. After experiencing sexual trauma, miscarriage, and the invisible weight of infertil...

46. Cultivating the Witness: Inside the Psychedelic Journeys of Women Healing Without Judgment What happens when women drop judgment and pick up the practice of compassionate self-observation? In this deeply moving episode of The High Guide , host April Pride guides us through the real-time psilocybin journeys of three sister trippers —Maria, Lalin, and Adelia. With spiritual and science-informed...

45. How to Design Your Ideal Psychedelic Trip Setting How do you create a psychedelic trip setting that supports your intention, calms your nervous system, and maybe even connects you with your ancestors ? In this episode of The High Guide , host April Pride and high guide Natasha Lannerd walk us through the essentials—from who to invite (or not) to what snacks to prep. Whether you're flying solo,...

44. How Psychedelic Mindset Preparation Shapes Your Journey What’s the difference between a trip that transforms—and one that just confuses? It starts with your mindset. In this episode of The High Guide , host April Pride is joined by High Guide Natasha Lannerd to unpack the essential role of psychedelic mindset preparation. From exploring growth vs. fixed mindsets to connecting with ancestors fo...

43. Your First Psilocybin Mushroom Trip: Sourcing, Strains, and Dosing What does it really take to prepare for your first psilocybin mushroom experience? In this episode of The High Guide , host April Pride breaks down everything women need to know to start their psychedelic journey with intention . Joined by seasoned guide Natasha Lannerd and three “sister trippers,” April covers where to find mu...

42. Unlocking Your Inner Healer: Psilocybin Integration Therapy with Natasha Lannerd What does it mean to do the work after a psychedelic trip? In this kickoff episode of the new season, host April Pride introduces us to psilocybin integration therapy and the woman guiding listeners through it: facilitator Natasha Lannerd. With stories rooted in trauma , healing, and radical self-compassion, Natas...

This audio trailer for The High Guide’s new season is a snapshot of what listeners can expect. Over 10 episodes, one psychedelic coach works with three women who consume psilocybin mushrooms after setting an intention for their journey. When the trip ends, these psychonauts each meet their coach to integrate their psychedelic experience to find deeper meaning and connection and tap the healer with...

41. Ego Death Experience: Psychedelics, the DMN Reset & Losing Yourself to Heal What does it mean to lose your sense of self—and why might it be the medicine we need most right now? In this episode of The High Guide , April Pride explores the phenomenon of the ego death experience . More than a buzzword in the psychedelic world, ego death refers to the temporary loss of identity that allows us to...

40. How Psilocybin Mushrooms Can Change Your Mind—and Your Friday Night In this episode of The High Guide , host April Pride dives into the world of psilocybin mushrooms with the curiosity of a seeker and the clarity of a trip-sitter. Whether you’re wondering how to microdose , identify mushrooms safely, or explore higher-dose experiences , this guide offers real talk for real women. You’ll learn...

39. DMT Experience Integration: How to Prepare, Journey, and Reflect What does it mean to blast off—and then land again? In this episode of The High Guide , host April Pride unpacks the mystical, mind-bending experience of DMT , aka “the spirit molecule.” This short but potent psychedelic offers powerful visual journeys and soul-level insights—but also raises questions about how to integrate what...

38. MDMA Therapy & the Love Drug: Opening Hearts Before Minds In this Valentine’s Day edition of The High Guide , host April Pride dives deep into her favorite psychoactive substance: MDMA. Often misunderstood as just a party drug, MDMA’s true power lies in its therapeutic potential to foster empathy, emotional connection, and inner healing . You’ll learn about MDMA’s evolution from couples therap...

37. LSD Microdosing: What Women Need to Know Before Their First Drop In this candid, creatively unfiltered episode, host April Pride returns with a new bonus series exploring entheogens—starting with LSD microdosing . From personal anecdotes to government mind control experiments, April invites listeners into a cultural, historical, and deeply personal unpacking of acid’s past and present . You’ll...

36. Music for Tripping #7 Music for Tripping #7 concludes the Psyched Audio series. The intention for this psychedelic audio journey is to move forward and away from people and patterns that no longer serve us. After living through the pandemic we have a better understanding of why toxic people and repeated self-sabotage should be extracted from our lives.  Learn more about this episode, including...

35. How to Handle a Psychedelic Comedown with Intention and Care After the peak comes the pause. In this episode of The High Guide , host April Pride invites cannabis content creator Alexa Jesse to share her candid experience navigating a challenging psychedelic comedown on New Year’s Eve. Guided by integration coach Ariel Ojeda, Alexa reflects on migraines, embodiment, and why mushrooms can revea...

34. Music for Tripping #6 Music for Tripping #6 was composed on a modular synthesizer. This audio could also be titled 'Music To Come Down To' and was composed by Tim Held, host of Podular Modcast. In 2019, the Podular Modcast host was inspired to compose this piece after tripping with friends. As the title suggests, the piece was made to listen to as your psychedelic trip winds down . Music To Co...

33. How to Use Psilocybin Therapeutically: Lemon Tek, Tea, and Trauma Healing How do you make a mushroom trip easier on your body—and more meaningful for your mind? In this episode, host April Pride is joined by trauma-informed facilitator Liv Vasquez and tripper Meryl Montgomery for a deep dive into therapeutic psilocybin use . You’ll learn how to prep your body, set your mindset , and choose an...

31. How Psychedelic Integration Helps Women Heal Pandemic Trauma When the world shut down in March 2020, many of us—especially women—were left alone with our fear, our patterns, and our pasts. In this episode, April Pride explores how the collective trauma of the pandemic resurfaced old wounds , especially for those with a history of trauma. Through candid stories and expert insights, this convers...